Massive construction work in rail transport: summer closures in Vienna and Lower Austria!

Massive construction work in rail transport: summer closures in Vienna and Lower Austria!

Vienna is facing an exciting but demanding summer period in rail transport, because ofJune 28th to September 1st, 2025extensive construction work is underway. This particularly affects the Vienna S-Bahn and the U4 line, which will be modernized during the summer holidays. According to official information, numerous routes will be closed during this time and replaced by rail replacement services.

In concrete terms, the S-Bahn main line betweenVienna PratersternandVienna Floridsdorfset for the entire period. In their place, two rail replacement bus routes will be used: TheBlue Line (SV900)and theYellow Line (SV905). While the SV900 additional stopsVienna TraisengasseandVienna Handelskaioffers, the SV905 runs as a direct bus between the two end stations. The buses start at different times every day5:30/6:00 amand operate until8:00 p.m. Information about departure times is easily available via the SCOTTY app, so passengers are well informed.

U4 and other lines in focus

The construction work also affects the U4, where betweenPeace BridgeandScottish ringthere is a lockdown. Replacement transport is also organized hereE4Tram line will offer additional connections. FromJune 28th to August 31stThe U4 will be divided into two sections so that passengers have the opportunity to easily transfer to alternative lines.

But it's not just the S-Bahn and U4 that are affected. There will also be track replacement and rehabilitation on various tram lines. From then onJune 16thThere will be restrictions on line 43 and the track renewal in theJörgerstrassewill be untilAugust 31stlast. Wiener Linien employees are also renewing the street areasMargaret BeltfromJuly 7th to August 22nd, which is why lines 6 and 18 are being rerouted here too.

Modernization and infrastructure expansion

The current goal of the extensive construction work is to improve the infrastructure of both transport companiesVienna linesand theÖBBto modernize and expand sustainably. The construction work is deliberately being carried out during the summer holidays, when there are typically fewer passengers on the road, in order to minimize disruption.

To create a seamless alternative, numerous subway and tram lines remain available. The U1 runs every three minutes and the U1 and U2 every three minutes5 minute intervals. Lines D, E4 and many others will also maintain the network during construction work. What is particularly exciting is the use of the new red ÖBB buses, which are being used for rail replacement services for the first time and are specifically designed for this route.

Informed passengers and good planning in advance are the key to a smooth journey. If you plan your travel time well and find out about the current alternatives, you can complete the summer construction work without any difficulties. The valid ÖBB tickets are recognized by Wiener Linien in the affected sections, which provides additional flexibility.

For more details about the construction work, visit the website Pulse24, ÖBB and Vienna.gv.at.